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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1885
Page
8
In a rain battered scene a struggling husband discovers a torn letter from Lucie revealing past romance and hidden money. A Philadelphia fire destroys the branch, sending him there to rebuild while he confronts the truth of his marriage. Lucie confesses and proclaims eternal love, restoring their bond.
A first person narrative recalls a troubled marriage with Lucie, exploring attraction, secrecy, and hints of infidelity. The speaker describes Lucie’s beauty and demeanor, then discovers a hidden note or letter amid a rainy night, suggesting a dramatic breach of trust and an unfolding internal crisis. The text hints at romance, jealousy, and a looming secret within a fragile relationship.
Charles Shayler of 98th Street and his wife Mary appeared in Harlem police court after a domestic disturbance. The couple argued about affectionate behavior in front of guests, with Mary admitting she caused the trouble to instruct her husband. The judge urged restraint as they described their six months of marriage and desire for a calmer life.
The Boston Journal correspondent details Newport wealth in夏mmer residences of the city, highlighting Pierre Lorillard’s estate value and Mrs. Gardner Brewer by way of grand greenhouses, rare orchids, and costly horticulture. It also recounts Florida orange growing, describing bearing timelines, bud versus seed trees, and a colored grower’s fish fertilization methods and varied fruit outcomes.
The account revisits Whittier’s Skipper Ireson with a measured note on the Betty and Active incidents off Cape Cod. It asserts Ireson urged saving the stranded Active and blames the crew for collective deception, ending with a warning that the real history was distorted by the crew.
The piece describes a rural scene of a tired father returning home after work. He sits outside the cabin smoking, hears supper is ready, then prepares a simple meal of possum and taters for one, locking the door and settling by the fire with his late wife’s memory. The voice reflects a folksy, dialect inflection.
The spring cultivation of asparagus involves deep plowing between rows and turning in manure. Apply 800 pounds per acre and rake and clean the bed, then spade the middles. Spread manure annually, keep weeds away through summer, and in fall cut spears and replenish soil with manure.
A 1900s-era forecast notes women becoming the majority among telegraph operators within decades. It cites Western Union shifts, with New York showing 850 women to 500 men, and Albany circuits now run by women earning less than male counterparts. The piece argues women are reliable and increasingly competent for heavy work.
Robert P Porter from Holland recalls Empress of Austria walking the sea wall at Vinudden in wooden shoes. A Ymuiden resident, praising her grace and beauty, notes her waist and legs while critiquing a sunburned nose.
Level headed workers in California and the South show a common custom of balancing baskets and pails on their heads. The Chinese washerman in San Francisco walks with a linen basket atop his head, moving through mud and traffic with easy balance. In Richmond, a Southern laborer carries a basket and tells jokes, dancing a two-step to keep time as the load sways above.
The Philadelphia Bulletin cites the late Enterprise noting journalism risks degeneration as a carrier of vicious gossip. It laments the dangerous trend and urges reformers to undertake cleansing efforts to restore public trust in the press.
Kimball sits near Brule County center in the heart of leading farming and stock country. The area’s rich crops over recent years demonstrate its outstanding location and productivity.
The location lies on the Main Line of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway, 48 miles from Mitchell and 22 miles from Chamberlain. It features a fine public school, churches, a first class post office, two banks, two hotels, a large grain elevator with room for expansion, three lumber yards with extensive stocks, blacksmith shops, geolivery stables, and stores serving all trades. Despite existing facilities, the country still seeks more population and appealing opportunities attract investment.
The Brule County Agricultural Fair Grounds adjoin Beautiful Town, boasting one of the best race tracks in the Territory and a good half mile track for events.
Proprietor touts original town site in Dakota with three additions, confirmed streets, and alley plans. Describes macre lots for residence purchases and prime Main Street blocks open to business buyers. Cites mild climate, ample rainfall, pure water, and strong county prospects to attract settlers. For details contact the advertiser.
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